Shelves can be one of the most practical and compact storage means, since they allow you to stash a lot of stuff — be it ...

The potential for dirt makes open shelving a less practical storage system, especially in a kitchen ... use the storage for stowing decorative plates, vases, or other trinkets you'd be happy ...

This approach works equally great with more custom built shelving units or inexpensive models ... Use these tall shelves as decorative pieces to house books, plants, vases, and other decorations ...